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March 2024

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News and information about 15 years of caring for seniors, health benefits of peanut butter, how a caregiver surprised a resident of a Gardant-managed community, International Women's Day and more!

Celebrating 15 Years of Caring for Older Adults

Heritage Woods of Sterling celebrated its 15^th Anniversary last week. Since opening, the Gardant-managed affordable assisted living community has cared for more than 425 older adults who need some help to maintain their independence. Amanda Martinez, 3^rd shift C.N.A., and Rae Ann Higley, Resident Services Coodinator, were honored for 15 years of service. Donna Nicewanner, was recognized as the resident who has lived at Heritage Woods the longest. She has been a resident of Heritage Woods for nearly 10 years. Piper Grazulis, Deputy Chief of Staff for Illinois State Sen. Bradley Fritts, presented the community with a Certificate of Recognition from the Illinois Senate.

Peanut Butter and Your Health

Eating peanut butter as you age has some major health benefits, says a story in the Journal of Functional Foods. It can improve your gut health, your memory, and your mood.

Care Coordinator Surprises Resident of Heritage Woods of Moline

Debbie Hayes, a Care Coordinator with Blue Cross Blue Shield, surprised a resident of Heritage Woods of Moline by attending the resident’s 103^rd Birthday Party.

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Loneliness and Physical Frailty

A new study found that loneliness increases the risk of physical frailty among older adults, which increases the risk of depression, falls and cognitive decline.

Gardant at Illinois State Capitol

Team members from Gardant and Gardant-managed communities participated in the Illinois Health Care Association/Illinois Center for Assisted Living’s Day at the Capitol. The event featured opportunities to meet with State Senators and Representatives and legislative staff members about issues and legislation impacting nursing homes and assisted and supportive living communities.

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International Women's Day

On March 8^th, International Womens Day, Gardant's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion team asked people to describe women in one single word. Check out the #powerful results!

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Benefits of Strength Training

The Director of Preventive Cardiology at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles says two to three days of weekly strength training can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular mortality among women It also is good for your bones, joints, mood and metabolic health.

Supportive Living: Greatest Invention since Medicare

Wanda Torodoff, former Director of Marketing for the Cambridge House affordable assisted living communities in Maryville, O’Fallon and Swansea, Illinois, noted in a recent news story that the Illinois Supportive Living program was the “greatest invention since Medicare.”

Active Social Life and Dementia

Researchers at Harvard and the University of California San Francisco say that people with dementia and their caregivers can benefit from active social lives.

Life is Better at Heritage Woods of Centralia

Vivian, a resident of Heritage Woods of Centralia, says her life is better at Heritage Woods of Centralia, a Gardant-managed affordable assisted living community. “It gives me comfort that I am surrounded by people who are in the same stage of life that I am. Also, I love that I have choices about my life and care here.”

Hearing and Your Health

Research shows that a loss of hearing can double the risk of falling. The good news is that a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society indicates that wearing hearing aids may reduce the risk.

A Rise in Life Expectancy

After a two-year decline due to COVID, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid reports that life expectancy in the United States rose in 2022.

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